The Projects In Place Society brings communities together by helping people design and implement projects that demonstrate environmental stewardship.
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Thanks @VancouverSun for highlighting our natural playground project at Ridgeway Elementary @GalaLandscape @HouLandscaping
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Site prep is underway for the new custom natural playground at North Vancouver’s Ridgeway Elementary School thanks to the outstanding support of @HouLandscaping and @GalaLandscape along with many others!
After a few (Covid-related) delays, we are happy to that the construction of Ridgeway Elementary’s new playground is about to get underway. A big thank you to @GalaLandscape and @HouLandscaping for all their assistance!! tinyurl.com/48s9c5nr
Borrow some sugar to build community! Seems harder to do these days but well worth the effort. facebook.com/story.php?story…
Great way to instill repair / upcycling spirit and demystify our household appliances! facebook.com/28120868/posts/… facebook.com/story.php?story…
As Vancouver is demolished and remade again and again, what can be done to incorporate the old with the new? #reuse #salvage archdaily.com/896930/how-to-… archdaily.com/896930/how-to-…
It’s wonderful to see projects taking on a new life in the community. The parklet in front of Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House will be activated for Halloween! Come by to the neighbourhood’s front porch. facebook.com/story.php?story…
We were featured on the CBC! And if you couldn’t get enough parklet goodness, check out MPNH’s mobile parklet experience at the Mount Pleasant Farmer’s... cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
The CBC interviewed Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House about the City’s first non-profit sponsored public parklet. Great to hear of how local resident, Abir, got involved with the House and the... facebook.com/story.php?story…
Join us for cake and lemonade at the Parklet’s Grand Opening Party! Today from 1-2:30pm. facebook.com/128790200526944…
Some early morning photos of the parklet in front of Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. Love the scribbling on the chalkboard - the doodles and the deep thoughts! All of it.… instagram.com/p/BmTja47lKBu/…
Reposting from our friends at Upcycle Vancouver 😊
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Evolution of the Upcycled Parklet
Swipe to see the end of day 1, 2, and 3+, after many days, many awesome volunteers, and a ton of generous donations,... facebook.com/projectsinplace…
First day is in the bag! Big round of applause to our hardy volunteers who literally took a pick axe to the boulevard in front of @mountpleasantnh and lovingly stored the community garden plants in pots as they... facebook.com/projectsinplace…
First day is in the bag! Big round of applause to our hardy volunteers who literally took a pick axe to the boulevard in front of mountpleasantnh and lovingly stored the community garden… instagram.com/p/BleiMMwl23g/… – at Vancouver, British Columbia
Our crowdfunding campaign is live! Hear from the community of how the parklet is going to enliven, connect, and expand public space along East Broadway. #EastVan #MountPleasant #parklet #crowdfunding #communitybuilding #volunteerbuild #publicspace wayblaze.com/fundable_projec…
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Parklets For People: Reconsidering the Parking Space as a Small Urban Park
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#MountPleasant hasn't become a #GreenBlocNeighbourhood yet, but they're building this #upcycled #parklet! @projectsinplace @mountpleasantnh need #volunteers! Help a neighbourhood build more #outdoor #community spaces, while #repurposing materials! projectsinplace.org/2018/06/…
Proud to have one of our Founders speaking at this panel about Architecture and Activism. When Karen isn’t volunteering for PIPS she’s hard at work in the community, making architecture accessible for all. Go get your tickets! facebook.com/story.php?story…
Great case study of a hospital thinking w a whole health lens and being a community resource for urban... fb.me/1pgMhSfab